Your workplace
  • Create a functional work area that is 'yours'. Try to find a place that is quiet and free from distraction and has sufficient desk space to spread out your learning materials.
  • Make sure you have good lighting, good desk height and a comfortable chair.
  • Organise your work area so that all essential tools are handy - pens, paper, eraser, highlighters, white-out, ruler etc. This will save time, effort and frusteration.
  • Organise material for your different subjects and topis using clearly labelled folders, trays, shelves or boxes.
  • After eacjh homework session, reorganise and tidy your workplace so that you can get to work easily next time.

‍Body and Mind

  • Your mind works best when your body is healthy. Eat balanced and regular mealsand avoid too much caffeine.
  • Get plenty of physical activity. You will feel more positive and work more effectively.
  • After a study session, take time off to let your mind 'wind down' before going to bed.
  • Get enough sleep. You will work better when you are fresh.

‍Balancing Act

  • Maintain a sensible balance between study and the other things in your life.
  • During SWOT VAC and between the exams, continue some of your creative and physical activities to keep a positive frame of mind.